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Oatmeal Raisin Cookies

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These oatmeal raisin cookies are full of oats, raisins, and the warm flavors of brown sugar and butter. I consider this nostalgic old fashioned recipe a comfort food. Back before the chocolate chip was ever invented,  there was the humble raisin. And it is still loved and appreciated by many and it is absolutely delicious baked into this oatmeal cookie.

A hand holds an oatmeal raisin cookie above a bunch of cookies on the counter

Ingredients Needed to Bake These Cookies:

  • brown sugar 
  • butter, I use salted butter for everything 
  • eggs
  • vanilla extract 
  • baking powder
  • salt
  • baking soda, I dissolve the baking soda in a little bit of warm water to make sure there are no lumps 
  • flour
  • raisins
  • quick oats, you can use regular oats too, the texture will be a little different but still delicious 

A cookie sheet full of dropped unbaked cookie dough
How to Make Oatmeal Raisin Cookies:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
  • In the bowl of a mixer, cream together the brown sugar and butter. 
  • Add the eggs and vanilla extract and beat. 
  • Add the rest of the ingredients except the oats and mix.
  • Lastly, add the oats and mix till combined.
  • Drop dough on cookie sheets with a spoon.
  • Bake for 14 minutes. The outer edges will be browned but the center will appear unbaked but that’s ok. They will harden as they cool.
  • Store in an airtight container. 

Oatmeal Raisin cookies cooling on parchment paper

My favorite cookie sheets that I’ve used for years are a set I got at a Pampered Chef party at my friend’s house. You can buy them here. 

I hope you enjoy the cookies! It’s a classic recipe to add to your recipe box. 
~Rachel Ballinger ☕️💕

Here Are Some More Of My Cookie Recipes For You To Enjoy: 


“A lot of living happens in the kitchen.”   ~Rachel

A cookie with a bite taken out in front of two labeled bags of cookies

Oatmeal Raisin Cookies

These oatmeal raisin cookies are soft and comforting, made with brown sugar, raisins, and oats.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 28 minutes
Total Time 43 minutes
Servings: 4 Dozen
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American

Ingredients
  

  • 2 cups brown sugar
  • 1 cup butter 2 sticks
  • 2 eggs
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • 1 tsp baking powder
  • 1/8 tsp salt
  • 1/2 tsp baking soda dissolved in 4 tbsp hot water
  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 2 cups raisins
  • 4 cups quick oats

Method
 

  1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
  2. In the bowl of a mixer, cream the sugar and butter together.
  3. Add eggs and vanilla extract and beat till light and fluffy.
  4. Add the rest of the ingredients and mix well. Drop by spoonful onto cookie sheets.
  5. Bake in 350 degree oven for 14 minutes until lightly browned around the edges.

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